Tag Archive: abortion

“(Debbie) Wasserman Schultz said that ‘nearly 60 percent of women who use birth control do so for more than just family planning.’ … The statement is accurate but needs clarification or additional information. We rate it Mostly True.” —PolitiFact Florida’s June 30 rating of a statement by Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz Overview The “Mostly True” rating of Wasserman Schultz…Read more

“Myth: Obamacare requires American taxpayers to fund abortion.” —The Democratic National Committee, Nov. 25, 2013 on its “Your Republican Uncle” website Overview The DNC’s claim helps remind us that complex issues are easily oversimplified. The DNC simplifies this claim in a misleading way. The Facts We continue our series on the Democratic National Committee’s “Your Republican Uncle” website with…Read more

“According to DeMint: women want to be forced to have ultrasounds.” —Melissa Ryan, digital director for EMILY’s List Overview The claim from EMILY’s List borrows a fabricated absurdity circulated by progressive sites. The Facts An email from EMILY’s list contained the following: Former Senator and current President of the Heritage Foundation Jim DeMint went on Meet the Press…Read more

“It is unconstitutional, and it is dangerous to the health and safety of American women.” —Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D—Calif. Summary Unconstitutional? Unclear. The Facts The decision of House Republicans in June 2013 to pass a bill restricting abortion led to a common response from Democrats: The bill is unconstitutional. The response from the Democrats’ chosen spokesperson in the…Read more

“At Hobby Lobby alone, the care of thousands of women in 42 states is at risk. And if the courts side with them, that means millions of women face losing basic health coverage.” —Stephanie Schriock, EMILY’s List Overview An email from Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY’s List, uses technically true statements to serially exaggerate the potential effects of the…Read more